Headlines: Govt appoints new illicit tobacco Commissioner

Today's headlines include: 

Australia’s first Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette Commissioner has been named by the Federal Government. 

Large parts of NSW are being told to brace for damaging winds, heavy rain and potential flooding, with a ‘rain bomb’ predicted to hit the state tomorrow. 

Two firefighters have been shot dead in the U.S. state of Idaho, after what police suspect was a planned ambush. 

And today's good news: Wimbledon will get underway this evening with the highest number of Aussies in the draw since 1995.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
From The Daily Os. I'm Emma Gillespie, I'm Billie fit Simons.
It's Tuesday, the first of July. Here's what's making headlines
this evening.

Speaker 2 (00:14):
Australia's first Elicit Tobacco and E Cigarette Commissioner has been
named by the Federal government. The role, first announced last year,
comes amid concern over the increasing trade of nicotine products
on the black market. Amber Shahita has been appointed the
Commissioner after having served and rolls across the Social Services
and Health departments. She will lead quote the development and

(00:36):
implementation of national strategies to combat the threat of elicit
tobacco and e cigarettes to the Australian community. Home Affairs
Minister Tony Burke said the new Commissioner will work side
by side with state and territory authorities to assist those
jurisdictions with the challenges caused by the scourge of elicit tobacco.
Shahita takes over from Interim Commissioner Erindale.

Speaker 1 (01:01):
Popular reef safe sunscreen brands have been accused of greenwashing
by the national consumer watchdog The a Triple C has
launched federal court proceedings against the parent company behind sunscreen
brands Hawaiian, Tropic and Banana boat Its accused Edgewell Personal
Care of false or misleading claims relating to ninety so

(01:21):
called reef friendly sunscreen products, which were found to contain
chemicals that are harmful to marine life. It claims the
company was aware of safety concerns relating to the chemicals
in its products, but did not undertake testing on their
environmental impact. A Triple CED Deputy chair Katrina Lowe said
many consumers consider environmental factors when purchasing products, and that

(01:44):
by misleading customers Edgewell Quote may have prevented them from
purchasing a reef safe sunscreen.

Speaker 2 (01:52):
Over fifty thousand people have been evacuated as wildfires continue
to burn across Turkey are It comes amid heat wave
condition across large parts of Europe. According to the Turkish
Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, fires are threatening homes and
lives in dozens of areas, forcing thousands to temporarily relocate
to safety. Turkish authorities have announced emergency disaster relief payments

(02:17):
of around six two hundred dollars that's in Australian dollars
per household. Meanwhile, crews in France have been working to
bring fires under control in forty degree plus temperatures. Authorities
in several countries, including Germany, Portugal, Italy and the Netherlands
have issued health alerts and warnings as temperatures continue to climb.

Speaker 1 (02:40):
And In today's good news, conservationists have welcomed a thirty
thousand hector expansion of Lichfield National Park in the Northern Territory.
The measure will increase the site by twenty percent under
a new plan by the NT Government Environments Centre. NT
said the largest addition to the territory's National park estate
in twenty five years. Quote. More can be done to

(03:02):
turn high value private land into protected areas that support
First Nations, cultural heritage, tourism and biodiversity outcomes and t
Chief Minister Leafanocchiaro said the expansion will open up untouched waterfalls,
hot springs and the much loved Robin Falls for public enjoyment.

Speaker 2 (03:20):
That's the latest from the dally Os newsroom. If you're
looking for something else to listen to, you can check
out today's deep dive, where we unpack everything you need
to know about this year's Glastonbury Festival of controversies.

Speaker 1 (03:31):
We will be back tomorrow with another deep dive, but
until then, enjoy your evening.

Speaker 2 (03:39):
My name is Lily Maddon and I'm a proud Arunda
Bunjelung Calcotin woman from Gadigl country. The daly oz acknowledges
that this podcast is recorded on the lands of the
Gadighl people and pays respect to all Aboriginal and Torres
Straight Island and nations. We pay our respects to the
first peoples of these countries, both past and present.